University of California campuses secure top national rankings

The University of California (UC) system has achieved high placements in several major university rankings. According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, UC Berkeley and UCLA are tied for the number one spot among America’s public universities. Five UC campuses are ranked within the top 10 public universities, and every undergraduate UC campus is positioned within the top 50 public institutions.

In terms of social mobility, which measures how effectively universities assist lower-income students in achieving financial success, UC Riverside ranked first and UC Merced ranked fourth.

Additionally, UC Irvine has been recognized by The Princeton Review as the fourth-best public school among the Top 50 Best Value Colleges, evaluating academic rating, financial aid, and costs. UC Irvine also placed 97th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.